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Miami’s game-tying touchdown denied by refs in controversial call during loss to Notre Dame
Miami's clash with Notre Dame was nothing short of thrilling. The top-ranked Hurricanes faced the 11th-ranked Fighting Irish, both teams with plenty on the line. Notre Dame jumped out to a strong 24-7 lead, but Miami fought back hard. Heisman hopeful Darian Mensah put the Hurricanes in position to tie it late in the game, but a controversial call turned the tide.
With just under four minutes left, Mensah connected with tight end Elija Lofton in the end zone, seemingly tying the game. However, the refs ruled Lofton didn’t complete the catch, citing he hadn’t performed an “act common to the game” before the ball was knocked loose. Lofton had both feet in-bounds, but the officials upheld their decision after a review, giving Notre Dame the ball and sealing Miami's fate.
The Fighting Irish ultimately won 31-24, securing a crucial victory for their playoff hopes. Miami's first loss of the season left fans questioning the call. Many believe Lofton’s catch should have counted, especially since he stepped out of bounds before the ball was stripped. What do you think?
Lando Norris clinched pole position after a strong lap early in Q3. However, George Russell's five-place grid penalty means he'll start seventh, allowing Kimi Antonelli, the new F1 Drivers’ Champion, to move up to P2.
On the second row, Liam Lawson will take the third spot for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, with Nico Hülkenberg starting fourth for Audi. Isack Hadjar and Oliver Bearman will line up fifth and sixth, while Fernando Alonso starts eighth, right next to Russell.
Several drivers face grid penalties, impacting their starting positions. Charles Leclerc will start P14 after a ten-place penalty, while Lewis Hamilton finds himself at P20 due to a staggering 75-place penalty. Max Verstappen will start P21 with a 30-place drop, and Sergio Pérez rounds out the field in P22, also facing a 30-place penalty.
With both Antonelli and Russell positioned well, Mercedes is poised to make a strong push for the Constructors’ Championship in this race. It’s shaping up to be an intriguing Sunday at Interlagos.
Player Personnel Handbook implies that the NFL can delay (or deny) Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement
Until very recently, people throughout the league believed that the procedure for returning from the reserve/left squad list was administrative, and essentially automatic. The Brandon Aiyuk case shows that, in the NFL's view, it definitely is not. The Collective Bargaining Agreement is silent on the topic of the reserve/left squad list. The relevant language regarding placement (and eventual reinstatement) from the reserve/left squad list appears in the NFL's Player Personnel Handbook.
‘At the APEX is criminal’: Pros react to insane Johnny Walker knockout win in UFC Vegas 124 main event
Johnny Walker went through the fire, but ultimately got the finish in his fifth UFC main event. Walker made his second heavyweight appearance on short notice against Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the headliner of UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Cortes-Acosta looked to be cruising early, winning the first two rounds on two of the judges’ scorecards, hurting Walker on the feet on multiple occasions, and then leaning on his grappling at the tail end of Round 2 to cap things off.
Johnny Walker puts Waldo Cortes Acosta down and out with nasty knockout in UFC Vegas 124 main event
Johnny Walker is making waves in the heavyweight division. He scored another impressive knockout against Waldo Cortes Acosta in the main event at UFC Vegas 124. The fight ended in the third round when Walker unleashed a powerful combination that left Cortes Acosta unable to continue. This victory marks Walker's second win in a row as a heavyweight, and he’s clearly proving his critics wrong.
The fight had its moments of back and forth. Walker started strong with leg kicks, while Cortes Acosta pressed forward, landing some heavy punches. The first round was a wild exchange, with both fighters trading blows right up to the horn. In the second round, Walker kept landing those kicks, and even countered with a spinning back elbow when Cortes Acosta got aggressive.
As the third round unfolded, Cortes Acosta landed an overhand right that got Walker's attention, but Walker quickly responded. He followed up with a head kick and an unorthodox back fist that wobbled Cortes Acosta. Walker seized the moment, finishing the fight decisively with a brutal combination.
Taking this fight on short notice against a top 10 heavyweight is no small feat. Walker is showing he might have found his stride in the heavyweight division, and fans should keep an eye on him moving forward.
UFC Vegas 124 live blog: Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Johnny Walker
Originally, this main event was supposed to be a welterweight showcase fight between top contenders Gabriel Bonfim and Sean Brady, but after Brady was forced out with a serious staph infection, that bout was scrapped, and the UFC scrambled to put together a short-notice heavyweight headliner. Cortes-Acosta enters the bout on a two-fight losing streak, dropping a disappointing decision to Curtis Blaydes in September, while Walker made his heavyweight debut just last month, picking up a quick knockout win over Mick Parkin at UFC 332.
UFC Vegas 124 results: Tatiana Suarez grinds her way to decision win over Virna Jandiroba
Tatiana Suarez wants another shot at gold after her latest win at UFC Vegas 124. While far from the most exciting fight on the card, Suarez used her wrestling to frustrate and control Virna Jandiroba again and again over three rounds. When it was over, the judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 with Suarez getting the nod by unanimous decision. “I feel like it was a good matchup,” Suarez said after the win. “She’s excellent on the ground. I’m glad I can experience this with all of you guys. I just wanted to go out there and show everything. I had fun. I had a lot of fun out there.
Cam Jordan will become third defensive player to play 250 games with same team
When the Saints host the Browns on Sunday, New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan will reach a rare milestone. The Week 9 game will be Jordan's 250th. Via NBC Sports research, Jordan will become only the third defensive player in NFL history to play 250 or more games with the same team. The others are Darrell Green, who played 295 games for Washington from 1983 through 2002, and Jim Marshall, who played 270 games for the Vikings from 1961 through 1979. Jordan, the son of former Vikings tight end Steve Jordan, was a first-round pick in 2011. His dad played in 176 games from 1982 through 1994.
ABC hot mic catches f-bomb directed at Lane Kiffin on Alabama-LSU broadcast
Lane Kiffin is feeling the heat after Alabama's 31-13 win over LSU. The game took a turn in the third quarter when LSU, who was favored to win, led briefly before Alabama pulled ahead. A fan's voice cut through the broadcast, clearly yelling, “HEY, LANE- F*CK YOU!” just as the ABC announcers were quiet. It’s no surprise that frustration boiled over, especially from LSU fans watching their team struggle.
Kiffin addressed the media postgame, expressing disappointment in how the game ended. He noted that despite taking the lead, the team faltered in the final stretch. With a tough matchup ahead against Texas and Arch Manning next Saturday, Kiffin has a lot to work on.
UFC Vegas 124 live blog: Tatiana Suarez vs. Virna Jandiroba
Tatiana Suarez is set to face Virna Jandiroba in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 124. This matchup is crucial for both fighters, each aiming for a shot at the title. Suarez, once seen as a future champion, faced setbacks due to injuries but has bounced back with two consecutive wins. She’s looking to build on that momentum after a tough loss to Weili Zhang last year.
On the other side, Jandiroba has been a fixture in the strawweight division since 2019. After her own title shot ended in defeat against Mackenzie Dern, she secured a decision victory over Tabatha Ricci in April. Both fighters are eager to prove themselves and climb the ranks.
The energy around the event is palpable, even if the card has had its ups and downs. There have been some standout moments, like Elijah Smith’s impressive performance against Davey Grant. Now, all eyes are on this pivotal clash between Suarez and Jandiroba. It’s time for the action to unfold.